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The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

A black comedy with serious side effects.

20057.32h 30m

Overview

After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.

Directed by Cristi Puiu
Written by Răzvan Rădulescu, Cristi Puiu
Produced by Bobby Păunescu, Anca Puiu
Box OfficeBudget: $390KRevenue: $216K

Top Cast

Ion Fiscuteanu

Ion Fiscuteanu

Mr. Lăzărescu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Doru Ana

Doru Ana

Sandu Sterian

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Monica Bîrlădeanu

Mariana

Alina Berzunțeanu

Alina Berzunțeanu

Dr. Zamfir

Alexandru Potocean

Alexandru Potocean

Stretcher-bearer, Bagdasar Hospital

Dana Dogaru

Dana Dogaru

MIhaela Sterian

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

Dr. Ardelean

Dragoș Bucur

Dragoș Bucur

Mișu

Mimi Brănescu

Mimi Brănescu

Doctor Mirică

Themes & Keywords

ambulancealcoholdark comedymelancholyhospitalundressingparamedicromanian new wave

About The Death of Mr. Lazarescu

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu is a drama, comedy film released in 2005 exploring themes of ambulance, alcohol, dark comedy, melancholy, hospital, undressing. Directed by Cristi Puiu, it stars Ion Fiscuteanu, Luminița Gheorghiu, Doru Ana. After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man’s hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health starts to deteriorate fast.

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